Specialist in Music in Performance, Strings

Designed for students seeking intensive and specialized professional training focusing on performance and ensemble participation. Applicants must possess a master’s degree in music or its equivalent as well as substantial solo and ensemble repertoire.

Curriculum

The Specialist in Music: String Instrument Performance requires a minimum of 30 credits. Coursework to include:
Private lessons
Ensemble participation
Chamber Music
Non-Performance SMTD electives

Final Project:

Final recital

Silent Advisor

Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.

Faculty


Eric Chin

Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Music

David Halen

Chair of Strings and Professor of Music
Violin

Yeonjin Kim

Assistant Professor (Pending Appointment – Fall 2026)
Cello, Strings

Performance Opportunities

From large ensembles in celebrated concert halls to chamber groups in intimate recital spaces, performance opportunities across all disciplines abound, with nearly 900 student performances each academic year. Whether your focus is on early, classical, or contemporary music, whether your passion is for jazz, electronic, or world music, there is an ensemble—or in many cases, multiple ensembles—to suit your interests.

Orchestras

Orchestras

SMTD orchestras offer numerous concerts each season, performing notable works in the symphonic repertoire as well as abundant newly commissioned works.

Questions?